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lianne5576

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Hi it’s taken a while to admit I need help, I’ve been a type 1 for 26+ years and the last couple of years it’s been getting me down, this all bubbled over 8 weeks ago when I took a massive amount of insulin (purposely) my husband rung ambulance and I was taken to A&E I discharged my self and returned home, 3 days later after taking no insulin I was back at A&E with DKN I was admitted but again discharged myself, at this point my husband requested mental health support so home treatment team got involved 2 days later they discharged me, after taking 2 more overdoses of insulin I was placed on a section 2 I spent 6 days on a psychiatric ward were I spent 22 hours a day in my room with no help or support and was discharged by my husband as he realised this wasn’t what I needed and I was becoming worse mentally, as of then I have not harmed myself however I have been discharged from all metal health services (including the psychiatric diabetes specialist)as no services will get involved because I’m at risk, my GP is also lost I’m wondering what services as type 1 diabetic with mental health issues are actually out there and I’m on a large dose of antidepressants already
 
I am so sorry that you are having such a tough time, @lianne5576. I hope you can find the right sort of support. The other diabetes group ( the big one with blue livery, that is a charity) does have a helpline for people suffering burnout.
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/emotions

Alternatively, do you have any women’s support groups in your area? They do some fantastic stuff to support women, not just those with depression and anxiety.
I wish you good health, and hope you can find support, and contentment.
 
Antje77 said:
When I click on the link, I see a phone number on the top right of the page saying 'Talk to us about diabetes'. Is that the helpline you mean?
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Yes @Antje77 that phone number is the help line, it’s repeated more specifically labelled, when you click on the helpline link further down the page on the right hand side. There is the option of emailing for help too.
 
Rachox said:
Yes @Antje77 that phone number is the help line, it’s repeated more specifically labelled, when you click on the helpline link further down the page on the right hand side. There is the option of emailing for help too.
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@lianne5576 , here is the page with more information on the helpline, please give them a call to see what they can come up with: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/how_we_help/helpline

The phone number is 0345 123 2399*, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
If you'd rather contact them by mail, you can do so through [email protected]

Wish you all the best, sounds like you're in a very difficult situation at the moment.
 
Hi @lianne5576 -how are you going? I hope you have been able to find someone to talk to. Please know that there are others who understand that it can be a lot to deal with. Your husband sounds like he cares a lot.

You sound like you are going through a truely terrible time and I hope that you find someone who can provide the help and support you need.

Please let us know how you are going on.
 
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